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“We are ready”: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says U.S., Texas ready to fight parasitic fly

The New World Screworm fly poses a billion-dollar threat to the state’s economy.

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Attorney general sues Bastrop factory after residents complain about noxious odors

The state’s environmental regulator has issued multiple environmental violations and the lawsuit states the company has failed to fix the problems.

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Amanda Edwards drops out of Houston race for 18th Congressional District

The Democrat's announcement comes a week after she lost to Christian Menefee in a special election runoff for the seat that had been vacant since the death of Sylvester Turner.

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Texas attorney general candidate says if he wins, he’d try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wu’s citizenship

Aaron Reitz, who is running for Texas attorney general, issued the threat after an interview of Wu was shared online of him discussing non-white voting strength.

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New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate

The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.

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Texas Railroad Commission primary: Who is running and what to know

The Railroad Commission regulates energy infrastructure across Texas. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.

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“A disaster waiting to happen”: How the fracking boom put an oil field in the Guadalupe River floodplain

Lack of a state floodplain policy enabled oil companies to build in parts of Texas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 years ago.

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Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility

Officials said 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.

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Family of still-missing camper sues to shut down Camp Mystic

The lawsuit by Catherine and Will Steward, parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, argues the family who owns and operates the camp should “never be responsible for children again.”

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These maps show how Latino voters helped Democrats flip a reliably red Texas Senate seat

Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s stunning upset victory is explained in part by the massive swing by Latino voters toward his campaign compared to other Democrats in recent elections.

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After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training on how to legally provide abortions

The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say pregnancy complications are impossible to capture in a brief presentation.

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“Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party.

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In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation

The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.

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Lecturer no longer teaching at Texas State University after expletive-filled message goes public

The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton asks judge to shut down Muslim advocacy group CAIR

This is the latest in a deluge of investigations and litigation against Muslim groups in Texas.

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This East Texas town wants to capitalize on the state’s growth. Can it break 1,000 residents?

In Pineland, a fresh batch of local elected officials and an expansion of the town’s biggest employer have created the conditions for an economic renaissance. A dearth of housing could slow growth.

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Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district

Cain, a state lawmaker, and Mealer, a former Harris County judge candidate, have consolidated much of the fundraising and endorsements in the 9th Congressional District’s Republican primary.

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On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate

GOP candidates John Cornyn, Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton refused to participate in a candidate Q&A on major issues, ranging from foreign policy to artificial intelligence. We used their past statements and voting history to show voters where they differ.

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Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional

A judge ruled Senate Bill 13, passed in 2021, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The law prevented state investments in firms it deemed as boycotting oil and gas companies.

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Despite court win, Texas dementia fund still paused from going into effect

A Travis County judge on Wednesday ruled against a request to stop the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, but because the lawsuit is still in play, the fund can’t go into effect.

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Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, arguing her free speech rights were violated

Melissa McCoul, arguing she was fired to appease political critics, is seeking to get her job back and other restitution.

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Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.

Families filed applications for more than 61,000 students by Friday afternoon. The application period will close March 17.

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Texas Tech struggles with new rules that changed what students learn about race, gender, sexuality

The system’s chancellor said he meant to instill clarity and accountability, but three weeks into the spring semester, some instructors say the standards are vague and have led to censorship.

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On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.

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Texas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests

The state education agency issued guidance to districts after Gov. Greg Abbott directed its commissioner to investigate the student protests of killings by federal agents.

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